Acura attacked the Mercedes-Benz S-Coupe, Cadillac Coupe de Ville, and Lincoln Mark VII in 1990 when it introduced the Legend Coupe.
While the first generation of the Legend Coupe, introduced in 1987, was not that luxurious, it was still a threat for the U.S. personal luxury coupe segment. But with the second generation, that threat increased. The Japanese carmaker didn’t make too many cool-looking vehicles, apart from the NSX and the Legend. Yet, it managed to create a highly appreciated, dependable car.

The car’s front was similar to the sedan version, with narrow horizontal headlights and a thin grille between them. Its bumper was different, though, featuring a sportier look with a broader grille to cool the engine. From its sides, it was noticeable the rear window, which was raked more than the one fitted on the Legend sedan. An exciting feature for those times was the soft-close function for the doors. In the rear, the wide taillights didn’t cross onto the trunk lid. As a result, the large trunk was accessible via a smaller area.

Acura fitted the Legend Coupe’s interior with its latest technologies, such as the electric adjustments for the steering column, the heated seats, or the premium sound system. Since it was a personal luxury coupe, it featured wood trim on the dash, door panels, and center console. There was not too much room in the back, but the front seats were wide and comfortable.

Under the hood, Honda installed a 3.2-liter engine paired to a 5-speed manual, while a 4-speed automatic was on the options list. A 6-speed manual replaced the 5-speed version in 1993.